Wind Power

By Carly


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There are many advantages to Wind Turbines.

For example, once the Turbine is built, there is no pollution produced from the Wind Turbine. Another advatange is how power created from the wind turbines heat homes, schools, and other buildings. In 2008, wind turbines produced energy for 4.6 million households. Also, you can have different size Wind Turbines. There are Horizontal-axis Wind Turbines, and Vertical-axis Wind Turbines. Horizontal-axis wind machines have blades like airplane propellers. Vertical-axis wind machines have blades that go top to bottom. The most common type is the the Darrieus wind turbine. Another example, is how Wind turbines take advantage of the wind.

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We are already accustomed to wind and don't think of it's potential for producing electricity. So, Wind Turbines are a way to use the wind that is blowing every day. Wind is free! Wind Turbines are also a clean source of energy, people find them to be an interesting sight on their landscapes. They are large, but they are an unique feature to have in your yard or in the land around you. Areas that are not connected the electrical power can use these machines to get their electricity. Wind Energy has fewer environmental impacts than many other sources of renewable energy. Other types of energy sources increase pollution and release harmful substances, but wind turbines do not release emission. No chemicals are involved, and it only releases electricity. Many turbines reduce the amount of electricity generated from fossil fuels, therefore, it reduces pollution. The other generators are very loud and coast you a lot of money every month. They also have a harmful impact on the environment. Wind Turbines only produce pollution while they are being built. Another pro is the space between the turbines, it can be used for agricultural purposes. With the space you are left with the Turbines, you can make your land loo

k even nicer! One last advantage to Wind Turbines is, when the

energy they produce is combined with solar energy it provides a good supply of electricity.

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Why only save energy with your electricity? You can start to make everything solar powered, and make an impact on friends and family as you explain how to live more green!